Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder in hospitalized patients associated
with increased morbidity and mortality. On the other hand, inappropriate treatment of …

Hyponatremia is the commonest electrolyte disorder encountered in clinical practice. It
develops when the mechanisms regulating water and electrolyte handling are impaired …

HYPONATREMIA (SERUM SODIUM LEVEL LESS THAN 134 MMOL/L) is a common
electrolyte disturbance. Its high prevalence and potential neurologic sequelae make a …

Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are disorders of water balance and are very common
especially in hospitalized patients. Hyponatremia is defined as serum sodium< 135 mEq/l …

BACKGROUND: The differential diagnosis of hyponatremia is often challenging because of
its association with multiple underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, diseases, and …

Hypernatremia is an occasionally encountered electrolyte disorder, which may lead to fatal
consequences under improper management. Hypernatremia is a disorder of the …

■ ABSTRACT Hyponatremia is common in hospitalized patients. By taking a careful and
logical approach, one can promptly recognize the causative factor or factors in nearly all …

Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disturbance. This disorder is usually produced
by water retention due to the patient's inability to balance water excretion with ingestion of …

Hyponatremia is the most frequently occurring electrolyte abnormality and can lead to life-
threatening complications. This disorder may be present on admission to the intensive care …

OBJECTIVE: To review clinical information on the incidence and causes of hyponatremia
(defined as a serum sodium level< 130 mEq/L), the most common electrolyte abnormality …